Security Barrier Technician

Legacy Job Title: Security Barrier Technician

Legacy Job Number:

Purpose and Scope: The purpose of this position is to perform the full range of inspections, maintaining, repairing and operating all assigned security barrier equipment physically supporting airfield operations, base facilities and security posts.

Essential Responsibilities: Maintain and adhere to applicable technical orders and good commercial practices for all maintenance actions to include: ordering parts; installing, programming, calibrating, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing barriers and barrier operational systems. Tasks include use of recurring scheduled preventive maintenance actions and non-recurring, as required maintenance actions. Daily maintenance actions include managing hazardous material and waste and ensuring proper environmental compliance in the handling and disposal of it. Maintenance actions may include complete replacement of barrier systems. The technician will provide all care, maintenance, and inspection; record keeping; analysis of records to correct non-optimal practices and conditions; issuance of reports to Site Management; monitoring warranties; periodic operation and inspection of idle equipment; preservation, cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment of equipment as well as most field intermediate-level maintenance actions. Technician will process all parts requisitions through Government established processes.

Principal Accountabilities

• Inspect all moving parts for wear/apparent excessive wear. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Inspect all electrical wiring for wear. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Inspect battery for proper voltage, IAW manufacturer’s specifications. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Inspect the hydraulic system for wear, leaks and proper fluid level, IAW manufacturer’s specifications. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Inspect lights for proper operation, IAW manufacturer’s specifications. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Inspect operation of barrier. Repair as necessary.
• Verify normal operation up and down.
• If applicable, perform emergency operation (immediate up) after coordination with COR.
  
  

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must have a minimum of five (2) years’ experience in the security barrier field.
• Experienced and proficient working with operating and maintaining IP5000, MP-5000, and B1310 barriers, tiger teeth, and manual sliding Arms.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.
• Must maintain a valid state driver license and be qualified to operate government general-purpose vehicles.
• Experience with working and communicating with the Government or military personnel.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Employee may have to lift items weighing 20-40 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently required to walk: use hands to handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms: talk or hear. Requires standing, bending, and working in cramped areas: lifting and carrying tools and equipment which occasionally may weigh over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Physically fit to stand and bend for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds. Mandatory use of appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable. Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions. Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions. Must have the ability to work well with others, to include the Government.

Compensation Details:

TBD

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
  
  

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

05/08/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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